With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Illinois quickly approaching, the Flossmoor Village Board began discussing what policies should be in place to reflect new laws.
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Homewood trustees to consider ordinance changes to align with new state cannabis law
Wondering how to consume cannabis products in Homewood and stay within the rules established by the new state law allowing for recreational use? The details might be clearer after Tuesday’s village board meeting.
Sharing the Love: South Suburban Humane Society expansion helps more families find pets
All the world’s the stage when you perform. Students in the Summer Theatre program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School got to prove that — from their own homes. “Peace, Love and Cupcakes” is a fun musical with a theme of accepting others. The show is staged by 18 junior high and[Read More…]
Snow, near record cold expected Sunday night through Tuesday
Wintery weather is expected to make an early appearance as rain turns to snow Sunday night, followed by a snowy and cold Veterans Day.
State Rep. Jones to hold mental health workshop to raise awareness of symptoms, treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynwood/Glenwood Public Library at[Read More…]
Dockweiler Award winners show results from hard work
Former District 153 board member Tom Dockweiler presented copies of two books, “Throw Like a Girl” and “Boys in the Boat” to the three winners of this year’s Dockweiler Award, presented at the board’s Oct. 15 meeting.
State’s report card shows progress at H-F High
The state’s annual school report card shows continued improvement at Homewood-Flossmoor High School with math scores up and English scores holding steady. The school earned a “commendable” rating for the 2018-19 school year based on three categories. The designation means District 233 had no underperforming student subgroups below the lowest[Read More…]
Homewood library groups sponsor food drive
The Friends of the Homewood Public Library, the Junior Friends of the Library and the Teen Leadership Council are sponsoring a food drive through Friday, Nov. 22, with drop-off locations all around town.
Cancer Support Center sells holiday trees, wreaths, offers bike delivery
Your holiday decorations can serve a good causewhen you order trees and wreaths in the annual Cancer Support Center drive, and this yearcustomers can have their trees delivered inan environmentally friendly manner.
H-F High’s fine arts additions work expected to meet construction targets
Walls are going up on the Homewood-Flossmoor High School fine arts addition south of the Mall Theatre. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)